De-Militarised Zone(DMZ) (From the military term for an area between two opponents where fighting is prevented) DMZ {Ethernets} connect networks and computers controlled by different bodies. They may be external or internal. External DMZ Ethernets link regional networks with {routers} to internal networks. Internal DMZ Ethernets link local nodes with routers to the regional networks. Compare {red zone}. (1995-02-23)